Timex Expedition Field Watch

No, the Timex Expedition Scout Automatic is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement, meaning it winds itself using the natural motion of your wrist. This eliminates the need to replace a battery every few years, unlike standard quartz watches in the Timex lineup. However, if you don't wear it for a day or two, it will stop and need to be manually wound to restart.

While the mechanical Expedition Scout Automatic does not feature the notoriously loud "Indiglo" ticking of Timex's quartz watches, automatic movements do produce a subtle, continuous whirring sound from the rotor. It is generally very quiet and goes unnoticed during daily wear. The real noise from standard Timex watches comes from their quartz mechanisms, which this model bypasses.

The standard Timex Expedition Scout Automatic typically features a water resistance rating of 50 meters, or 5 ATM. This means it can easily survive splashes, rain, and brief submersion in water. However, it is not recommended for serious swimming, snorkeling, or diving, as the pressure can breach the case seals.

Many standard Timex Expedition models use the famous blue "Indiglo" backlight, but automatic versions often use traditional photo-luminescent paint on the hands and hour markers instead. This means the dial absorbs ambient light and glows in the dark, but does not light up at the push of a button. You must expose it to sunlight or bright indoor light to charge the glow.